Benchmade makes quality knives. There’s just no two ways about it. The materials and craftsmanship in each knife are as good as, if not superior to any brand on the market. And while you might find yourself spending upward of several hundred dollars for a Carbon Fiber 940-1, you can get a high quality Benchmade knife for under $100. Here are three that come to mind instantly: the 15008-ORG Steep Country fixed blade, the 527 Mini Presidio Ultra, and the 555HGBLU Griptillian.
Let’s look at each of these more closely.
Benchmade 15008-ORG Steep Country
with Orange Santoprene Handles and CPM-S30V Stainless Steel – $97.75
This knife was designed to hit the dead-middle of hunter preferences for shape and feel in hunting knives and the materials used exceed the performance expectations.
Features: CPM-S30V Stainless steel blade. Thumb ridges. Santoprene handle. Lanyard hole. 3-1/2″ Drop point blade. Blade thickness: 1/8″. 7-5/8″ Overall. Comes with a Kydex sheath. Made in the USA.
Benchmade Knives 527 Mini Presidio Ultra
with Black Grivory Handles and Satin Coated 440C Stainless Steel – $89.25
This knife is based on the Presidio, but with less aggressive grip texture and molded handles. The Presidio Ultra is a light duty version of the same great platform. It’s a great everyday carry (EDC).
Features: 440C Stainless steel blade. Thumb stud. Grivory handle. AXIS Locking mechanism. Lanyard hole. Reversible Tip-Up pocket clip. 3″ Drop point blade. Blade thickness: 1/8″. 4-1/8″ Closed. Made in the USA.
Benchmade Knives 555HGBLU Griptilian
with Blue Noryl GTX Handles and Satin Coated 154CM Stainless Steel – $89.25
When it comes to all around functionality, you can’t beat the Griptillian. It is and has been one of Benchmade’s top sellers of all time. There are more shapes, sizes and colors available in the Griptillian than any other product family from Benchmade.
Features: 154CM stainless steel blade. Thumb hole. AXIS locking mechanism. Noryl GTX blue handle. Reversible pocket clip. Lanyard hole. 2-7/8″ Modified Sheepsfoot blade. Blade thickness: 1/8″. 3-7/8″ Closed. Made in the USA.
